{"title":"Front Cover: The Design of Spin Catalysts: Breakthroughs toward Efficient Energy Conversion (ChemElectroChem 14/2025)","authors":"Yantao Yang, Yufeng Li, Baipeng Yin, Chuang Zhang","doi":"10.1002/celc.70018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>To provide a solid reference</b> for the design of spin catalysts for efficient energy conversion, in their Review (10.1002/celc.202500023), Baipeng Yin, Chuang Zhang, and co-workers outline the development trajectory and highlight several attractive design strategies for spin regulation, including coordination modulation, spin pinning effect, chirality induction, and radical adsorption. Furthermore, the future challenges for the advancement of spin catalysts are proposed.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.70018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cover Feature: An Alternative Mechanistic Paradigm for the Electrochemical C-Terminal Decarboxylation of Peptides (ChemElectroChem 14/2025)","authors":"Adam J. Sowers, Kevin D. Moeller, Kim S. Halskov","doi":"10.1002/celc.70019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.70019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>A molecular binding event</b> achieves a selective oxidation of C-terminal peptide acids in the presence of the electron-rich tyrosine residue. Much like a puzzle, the iron mediator easily fits to the C-terminal dicarboxylate, which behaves as a bidentate chelator for the metal center. Then, a two-electron oxidation, coupled with a rapid decarboxylation, leads to an iminium intermediate. More information can be found in the Research Article by Kevin D. Moeller, Kim S. Halskov, and Adam J. Sowers (10.1002/celc.202500142).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.70019","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Front Cover: Enhanced Reversibility of Li-Rich Binary Oxide Cathodes through Synergistic Interfacial Regulation for Improved Charge Transfer Kinetics at High Depth of Charge/Discharge (ChemElectroChem 13/2025)","authors":"Qing Zhang, Jiaoyang Cheng, Jinxin Cao, Fang Lian","doi":"10.1002/celc.70009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.70009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>The illustration presents</b> LATP and PANI collaborative interface regulation of Li-rich binary oxides, achieving remarkable enhancement in initial Coulombic efficiency and rate capability of cathode materials. The Mobius ring embodies the infinite cycling potential of modified materials. The inset (top-left/right) highlights the ion-electron dual conductor coating’s reinforcement effect on Li<sup>+</sup> transport during deep charge/discharge. Synergistic mechanisms and modification principles are detailed in the Research Article by Fang Lian and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500045).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.70009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thi Hong Nga Ngo (Sarah Ngo), James D. Riches, Jonathan Love, Anthony P. O'Mullane
{"title":"Cover Feature: Enhancing the Activity and Stability of IrO2 for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction over a Wide pH Range using Electrodeposited BaO2 (ChemElectroChem 13/2025)","authors":"Thi Hong Nga Ngo (Sarah Ngo), James D. Riches, Jonathan Love, Anthony P. O'Mullane","doi":"10.1002/celc.70010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.70010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>This cover image illustrates</b> the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) occurring on a IrO<sub>2</sub>/BaO<sub>2</sub> catalyst. The layered structure highlights the origin of the enhanced electron transfer and oxygen activity due to BaO<sub>2</sub>-IrO<sub>2</sub> interactions, improving stability and efficiency over a wide pH range. This study suggests that incorporating Ba oxides can optimize OER performance, offering valuable insights into developing cost-effective and efficient IrO<sub>2</sub>-based electrocatalysts for water splitting. More information can be found in the Research Article by Anthony P. O’Mullane and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400611).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.70010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144551166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202400675
Nida Aydogdu Ozdogan, Ersin Demir, Sibel A. Ozkan
{"title":"Development of a New Generation MWCNT/TiO2/TiO2-Based Voltammetric Sensors for the Detection of Daptomycin in Soil and Different Water Samples","authors":"Nida Aydogdu Ozdogan, Ersin Demir, Sibel A. Ozkan","doi":"10.1002/celc.202400675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202400675","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Daptomycin is a pioneer cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic introduced for clinical use. It is effective against gram-positive bacteria, but its widespread use raises the problem of pollution in environmental samples. For this purpose, rapid, sensitive, selective, and applicable analytical methods for daptomycin in these environmental matrices are needed. In this work, electrochemical method was advanced with a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and newly developed multi-walled carbon nanotubes/titanium dioxide nanoparticles/titanium dioxide nanoparticles modified GCE (MWCNT/TiO<sub>2</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>/GCE) for the daptomycin detection using adsorptive stripping differential pulse voltammetry. The surface characterization of the supported sensor was researched. Under optimized conditions, the linear range for the unmodified electrode and MWCNT/TiO<sub>2</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub>/GCE was 0.2–1.0 μM and 0.06–5.0 μM, with detection limits of 0.086 μM and 0.001 μM. The selectivity of the proposed sensor was investigated for organic and inorganic compounds that could affect the detection of daptomycin by interference studies. The accuracy of the methods proposed for determining daptomycin in different environmental (soil, natural spring, and tap water) samples was calculated as % recovery in recovery studies. A novel, fast, reliable, cost-effective, eco-friendly, sensitive, and highly selective sensor was developed for the first time to determine daptomycin in environmental samples, introducing a new analytical method to the literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202400675","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500089
Kenji Hayashida, Bang Lu, Satoru Takakusagi, Junji Nakamura, Kotaro Takeyasu
{"title":"Design Principles of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction","authors":"Kenji Hayashida, Bang Lu, Satoru Takakusagi, Junji Nakamura, Kotaro Takeyasu","doi":"10.1002/celc.202500089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500089","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nitrogen-doped carbon catalysts are attracting significant attention as alternative electrocatalysts to platinum owing to their high activity and durability in fuel cells’ oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), resource availability, and low catalyst cost. Pyridinic nitrogen forms the active site of the ORR and that the reduction of pyridinium ions is discovered and adsorption of molecular oxygen are coupled with a unique reaction mechanism. The deactivation of nitrogen-doped carbon catalysts in acid electrolytes is attributed to the protonation of pyridinic nitrogen and the associated hydration is reported. This concept is demonstrated by the increased activity of nitrogen-doped graphene catalysts, whose hydrophobicity is enhanced by the 3D structure. To further enhance the catalytic activity of nitrogen-doped carbon catalysts, the electronic configuration of the active sites, particularly the degree of electron localization and spin, plays a crucial role. As an example, the introduction of active sites through five-membered ring structures is presented, along with their characterization by X-ray absorption spectroscopy.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202500089","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500043
Wenzhi Teng, Prof. Yuhang Wang
{"title":"Scaling CO Electrolyzers for Carbon-Neutral Chemical Synthesis","authors":"Wenzhi Teng, Prof. Yuhang Wang","doi":"10.1002/celc.202500043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500043","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The industrial-scale implementation of carbon monoxide (CO) electrolysis provides a sustainable route to renewable fuels and chemicals. However, scaling up the process faces the challenge of maintaining high Faradaic efficiencies (FEs) and current densities. Here, we address this issue by reinforcing the gas diffusion layer (GDL), optimizing the CO flow rate, and improving heat management. These allow us to fill the performance gap between different electrolyzer stacks from 5 cm<sup>2</sup> to 3×50 cm<sup>2</sup>. Across this scale range, we report FEs of ~80 % for multicarbon (C<sub>2+</sub>) products at 500 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, and the peak power reaches 580 W, 80 times that of the 5 cm<sup>2</sup> electrolyzer. This work provides practical guides for developing CO electrolysis from bench science to industrial chemical production technology.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202500043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stability Investigation on NiFeOx Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution During on and off Cycles in Harsh Alkaline Conditions","authors":"Reona Suzuki, Keisuke Obata, Yutaka Sasaki, Kiyohiro Adachi, Kazuhiro Takanabe","doi":"10.1002/celc.202500081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500081","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Water electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources is a mature and practical technique to produce green hydrogen. Its production cost is heavily influenced by efficiency and durability, with a particular concern being the durability of anodes for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in highly oxidative and acidic/alkaline environments at elevated temperatures. Durability during intermittent operations with renewable sources, factoring in on/off cycling, is also a consideration. This study investigates the durability of NiFeO<sub>x</sub>, one of the most active electrocatalysts in alkaline conditions, under various conditions including industrially relevant conditions: 7 M KOH at 80 °C and 600 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. The results show that on/off operations with extensive potential variation caused severe degradations compared to constant OER operations. However, stability improves slightly with the addition of saturated Fe<sup>3+</sup> ions into the electrolyte, preventing Fe leaching. By dissecting the degradation mechanism step-by-step, this study illuminates the limitations and assists in creating strategies for highly durable electrolysis systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202500081","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ChemElectroChemPub Date : 2025-06-17DOI: 10.1002/celc.202500082
Mahmoud Amirsalehi, Connor Miles, Justin Jordan, Karen E. Swider-Lyons, William Earl Mustain
{"title":"Understanding the Effects of Ethylene as an Airborne Contaminant in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and its Mitigation via Filtration","authors":"Mahmoud Amirsalehi, Connor Miles, Justin Jordan, Karen E. Swider-Lyons, William Earl Mustain","doi":"10.1002/celc.202500082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500082","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are a promising clean energy technology, but their performance and durability are highly sensitive to contaminants in both the fuel and oxidant streams. Among these, ethylene (C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>) is of particular interest due to its presence in industrial and warehouse environments. This study investigates the impact of ethylene contamination on PEMFC performance when introduced into the cathode air feed. A combination of fuel cell performance testing, cyclic voltammetry, and gas chromatography is used to analyze the interaction of ethylene with the cathode catalyst. The presence of 20–300 ppm ethylene in air causes an immediate drop in the fuel cell operating voltage that is quickly recovered once the contaminant is removed, suggesting a reversible adsorption mechanism on the surface of the platinum cathode electrocatalyst, rather than the formation of strongly bound oxidation intermediates. Additionally, the study explores mitigation strategies by evaluating conventional and chemically modified air filters. While commercial air filters prove ineffective, a carbon supported platinum (Pt/Vulcan)-coated filter demonstrates partial ethylene removal, reducing performance losses. These findings provide critical insights into ethylene contamination mechanisms and offer potential mitigation strategies to improve PEMFC reliability in real-world applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202500082","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microbial Electrosynthesis for Sustainable Polyhydroxybutyrate Production from CO2 Using Bismuth Nanoparticles","authors":"Aliyah Aliyah, Filemon Jalu Nusantara Putra, Hiro Minamimoto, Yutaro Mori, Prihardi Kahar, Muhammad Iqbal Syauqi, Chiaki Ogino","doi":"10.1002/celc.202500094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500094","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microbial electrochemical technologies (MET) are a promising approach that integrates electrochemical and microbial processes to convert CO<sub>2</sub> into value-added chemicals. Herein, <i>Cupriavidus necator</i> is utilized to produce polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) using electrochemically synthesized formate as the sole carbon source. Formate is generated via CO<sub>2</sub> reduction using a Bi-based electrode in a physiological electrolyte, achieving concentrations of ≈40 mM with a production rate of 0.05 mmol h<sup>−1</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup> and the highest faradaic efficiency achieved up to 50.81%. Two MET configurations are evaluated: an integrated system, where CO<sub>2</sub> reduction and fermentation occur in a single reactor, and a drop-in system, where electrochemically produced formate is collected and later is used for fermentation. The drop-in system achieves the highest PHB production, reaching ≈340 mg L<sup>−1</sup> within 24 h. By directly utilizing the formate-containing electrolyte as a fermentation medium, this approach simplifies process integration, reduces purification steps, and improves compatibility between electrochemical and microbial systems. These findings highlight the potential of MET as a scalable platform for sustainable biopolymer production from CO<sub>2</sub>.</p>","PeriodicalId":142,"journal":{"name":"ChemElectroChem","volume":"12 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/celc.202500094","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144598465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}